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After receiving support from both Iran and Qatar, Hamas now remains silent, waiting to see how the war unfolds. The organization is worried about the a regime change, which could lead to ending the military and financial support — with potentially far reaching consequences, sources estimate

Over 90 percent of Jewish Israelis support the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran – it might even get Netanyahu re-elected. Meanwhile, Trump is still struggling to get any Tehran bounce in the polls, but the MAGA 'split' isn't what it seems – and it won't determine the conduct of the war

In a letter to Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continue to work “closely” with the Islamic republic, a statement by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. A day earlier, Iran’s Assembly of Experts named Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader to succeed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in US-Israeli coordinated strikes on Iran days ago. The PMO statement said that the premier congratulated Mojtaba on his appointment as the supreme leader and voiced optimism that he would lead his country towards “peace, stability, and prosperity”. He also offered “condolences on the martyrdom of his revered father, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei”. PM Shehbaz noted that the martyrdom of the former supreme leader had “deeply saddened the people of Pakistan, who stand in solidarity with the leadership and people of Iran during this difficult time”. He expressed fa...

Războiul din Iran a aruncat în haos fluxurile globale de petrol și gaze, iar perspectiva ca Donald Trump să relaxeze sancțiunile SUA asupra petrolului rusesc pentru a acoperi golul creează un coșmar pentru UE, scrie The Guardian.

Bitcoin climbed back above $70,000 Tuesday as crude oil staged a sharp reversal, easing near-term fears of accelerating inflation and giving digital asset markets room to recover. According to CryptoSlate's data, the largest digital currency jumped over 5% in the last 24 hours, peaking at around $71,164 after slipping below $68,000 earlier in the session. […] The post Trump says the Iran conflict is “very complete” — oil plunges and Bitcoin snaps back above $70k appeared first on CryptoSlate.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and top US general Dan Caine suggested that strikes against Iran were intensifying.

Johann Wadephul became the first foreign minister to visit Israel since it launched its assault on Iran. Meanwhile in Berlin, Chancellor Merz expressed concerns over the lack of a plan to end the war by Israel and the U.S. 'More questions arise with each passing day,' he said

As Trump gives conflicting messages on the war's goals and timeline, sources close to Netanyahu's office say that Israel intends to continue striking Iran for as long as possible to inflict maximum damage

President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russia wants to take advantage of the situation surrounding Iran, escape sanctions, and gain additional resources thanks to fluctuations in oil and gas prices.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that “today will be the most intense day of strikes on Iran.”

Hezbollah in Libanon en sjiitische milities in andere landen vechten mee aan de kant van Iran. De dood van de Iraanse opperste leider Khamenei weegt zwaar. ‘Voor ons was hij zoals de paus voor christenen.’

The rhetoric was equally sharp from Tehran. Iran’s parliament speaker said on X that Iran was “definitely not looking for a ceasefire."

While European leaders claim their involvement in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran will remain limited to 'defensive actions,' some analysts aren't convinced that the EU and NATO won't get roped in, especially if Cyprus and Turkey continue to be targeted

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, on Tuesday, in a phone call with his Bahraini counterpart, reiterated Pakistan’s call for de-escalation and dialogue for stability in the Middle East amid escalating tensions in the region. Iran, Pakistan’s western neighbour, has been embroiled in a war with the United States and Israel since the latter’s February 28 strikes that assassinated its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In retaliation for the strikes, Iran resorted to targeting neighbouring countries, which house US bases, including Bahrain. According to a statement by the Foreign Office (FO), Dar spoke with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif Bin Rashid Al Zayani last night, and the two “exchanged views on the developments in the Middle East and the wider region, conveying grave concern over recent attacks, including in Bahrain”. FO added that during the call, Dar “reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with Bahrain and its people”. He also underscored the need for “de‑escalation, dialogue,...

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, yesterday urged Pakistani nationals residing in Iran to immediately register with the embassy if they wish to return home, citing increasing logistical difficulties in arranging transportation.

Iran blijft de Straat van Hormuz blokkeren en geeft aan dat de oorlog nog lang niet voorbij is, in tegenstelling tot de Amerikaanse president Donald Trump. 

Pollution resulting from the recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran’s oil sites could worsen air quality in Pakistan's western parts, the country's official weather agency cautioned on Monday.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday declined to say whether Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader has a “target on his back,” but made clear his dissatisfaction with Tehran’s choice, calling it “going to lead to more of the same.” Asked at a news briefing in Doral, Florida, whether Iran’s new leader was a target, Trump replied: “The new leader, you mean the son?… I was disappointed to see their choice,” before adding, “I don’t want to say whether he has (a target on his back).” Pressed again at the end of the session, he repeated that he would not comment on any targeting decision but reiterated his broader frustration, saying the Iranian people are “an amazing people but the system they have only leads to failure.” The remarks came a day after Iran’s Assembly of Experts formally appointed Mojtaba Khamenei — son of the late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — to succeed his father following his death in a US-Israeli strike. The succession consolidates power within the clerical circles and sign...

• US president calls Mojtaba’s appointment ‘bad idea’; says war could be ‘over soon’ • Kremlin says Putin gave Trump proposals for a quick settlement of conflict • Israel launches more attacks on Tehran, Isfahan; Iran pledges bigger warheads in response • Bahrain oil facilities attacked; Nato defences shoot down missiles aimed at Turkiye • Two UAE servicemen killed; strike hits near Iraqi base, Baghdad airport TEHRAN / WASHINGTON: Monday was a rough day for global markets, which saw Brent crude oil prices jumping to a peak of $119.50 as Iran launched fresh strikes on energy installations in the Gulf, before coming back down to around $82 a barrel. For his part, US President Donald Trump predicted the war in the Middle East could be over soon, even as Tehran saw rallies in support of the new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. Iranian state media showed large crowds in several cities rallying behind the new leader, waving Iranian flags and holding portraits of his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by...

De Amerikaanse president Donald Trump denkt dat de oorlog in Iran ‘zo goed als’ voorbij is. Hij zei tegen CBS News dat de Amerikanen en de Israëliërs ‘heel ver voor op schema’ lopen met hun luchtaanvallen. Volg alle ontwikkelingen in het Midden-Oosten in ons liveblog.